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Court issues Stay: Permits participation of Non-Governmental Organizations at Administrative Naturalization Ceremonies
- Published:
- Aug 17, 2026
- Detected:
- Aug 10, 2026
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Court issues Stay: Permits participation of Non-Governmental Organizations at Administrative Naturalization Ceremonies
August 10, 2026
On Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland pursuant to 5 U.S.C. § 705 stayed the USCIS August 29, 2025 Policy Alert and Update pending a final resolution of the case on the merits.
USCIS Reaches Fiscal Year 2027 H-1B Cap
July 17, 2026
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough petitions to reach the congressionally mandated 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and the 20,000 H-1B visa U.S. advanced degree exemption, known as the master’s cap, for fiscal year 2027.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is revising policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual emphasizing the non-partisan nature of voter registration services offered to new citizens
- Published:
- Aug 17, 2026
- Detected:
- Aug 10, 2026
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On Monday, August 3, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland pursuant to 5 U.S.C. § 705 stayed the USCIS August 29, 2025 Policy Alert and Update pending a final resolution of the case on the merits. League of Women Voters v. USCIS, No. 25-cv-3777 (D. Md. Aug. 3, 2026). The 2025 Policy Alert stated that only state and local election officials (and not nongovernmental organizations) would be permitted to provide voter registration services at administrative naturalization ceremonies. The District Court reinstated the USCIS Policy Manual version effective June 28, 2017. The online USCIS Policy Manual will be changed accordingly. The updated provisions will be found in Volume 12, Part J, Chapter 5, Sections F & H. While USCIS disagrees with the decision and is in the process of reviewing the court’s decision, USCIS will comply with the court’s order while it considers next steps.
On Monday, August 3, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland pursuant to 5 U.S.C. § 705 stayed the USCIS August 29, 2025 Policy Alert and Update pending a final resolution of the case on the merits. League of Women Voters v. USCIS, No. 25-cv-3777 (D. Md. Aug. 3, 2026). The 2025 Policy Alert stated that only state and local election officials (and not nongovernmental organizations) would be permitted to provide voter registration services at administrative naturalization ceremonies. The District Court reinstated the USCIS Policy Manual version effective June 28, 2017. The online USCIS Policy Manual will be changed accordingly. The updated provisions will be found in Volume 12, Part J, Chapter 5, Sections F & H. While USCIS disagrees with the decision and is in the process of reviewing the court’s decision, USCIS will comply with the court’s order while it considers next steps.
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POLICY ALERT - Participation of Non-Governmental Organizations at Administrative Naturalization Ceremonies
- Published:
- Aug 17, 2026
- Detected:
- Aug 12, 2026
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POLICY ALERT - Participation of Non-Governmental Organizations at Administrative Naturalization Ceremonies
August 12, 2026
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is temporarily reverting to the June 28, 2017 policy guidance on non-governmental organization participation in administrative naturalization ceremonies, consistent with the court order in League of Women Voters v. USCIS, No. 25-cv-3777 (D. Md. Aug. 3, 2025). Pending final resolution of the litigation, this guidance permits nonprofit and nonpartisan non-governmental organizations to participate in administrative naturalization ceremonies by distributing and collecting voter registration applications and officially registering new citizens to vote following the ceremony, when state and local election offices are not available to do so.
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12 USCIS-PM J.5 - Chapter 5 - Administrative Naturalization Ceremonies
POLICY ALERT - Applicability of 8 U.S.C. 1367(a)(1) and (a)(2) Provisions
December 22, 2025
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is issuing policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify the applicability of 8 U.S.C. 1367(a)(1) and (a)(2) provisions. This revision also resolves minor technical errors in previously published safe address procedures for aliens protected under 8 U.S.C. 1367.
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USCIS to Reduce Frivolous Immigration Benefits Requests by Reinforcing Evidence Standards
- Published:
- Aug 7, 2026
- Detected:
- Aug 5, 2026
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USCIS to Reduce Frivolous Immigration Benefits Requests by Reinforcing Evidence Standards
August 05, 2026
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is clarifying that benefit requestors should establish eligibility for an immigration benefit at the time they file a benefit request.
Defendants Sentenced in Visa Fraud and Conspiracy Case
July 02, 2026
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services provided valuable assistance to an investigation that led to the sentencings of Jung Hoon Song and Bonnie Jo C. Quichocho, who faked marriage as a scheme to fraudulently gain lawful permanent residence in the United States.
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POLICY ALERT - Evidence, Requests for Evidence, and Notices of Intent to Deny
- Published:
- Aug 7, 2026
- Detected:
- Aug 6, 2026
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POLICY ALERT - Suggesting DNA Testing When Issuing a Request for Additional Evidence
August 05, 2026
POLICY ALERT - Evidence, Requests for Evidence, and Notices of Intent to Deny
August 05, 2026
POLICY ALERT - Signature Requirements for the Submission of Benefit Requests
July 10, 2026
POLICY ALERT - Improving Continuity for Religious Organizations and Their Employees
June 26, 2026
Current as of July 13, 2026
Current as of August 05, 2026
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POLICY ALERT - Lists of Foreign Diplomatic Officers Accredited to the United States
- Published:
- Aug 7, 2026
- Detected:
- Aug 7, 2026
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POLICY ALERT - Lists of Foreign Diplomatic Officers Accredited to the United States
August 06, 2026
POLICY ALERT - Evidence, Requests for Evidence, and Notices of Intent to Deny
August 05, 2026
POLICY ALERT - Evidence, Requests for Evidence, and Notices of Intent to Deny
August 05, 2026
POLICY ALERT - Attorneys and Representatives
July 13, 2026
Current as of August 05, 2026
Current as of August 06, 2026
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